22 NYCRR 600.3 — Initial Filings; Active Management of Causes; Settlement or Mediation Program

Pre-argument Conference Program By order of the court, counsel and the parties, and any additional parties in interest, may be directed to attend a pre-argument conference before a special master or such other person as may be designated by the Appellate Division. Within 10 days after an order directing a pre-argument conference, counsel for respondent shall file a counterstatement, together with proof of service, setting forth: the issues proposed to be raised on the appeal, if respondent disagrees with the issues identified by appellant in the informational statement filed pursuant to (22 NYCRR) § 1250.3; the extent to which respondent challenges the assertions made in the informational statement; and an explanation of the grounds for granting the relief sought by respondent. Upon the conclusion of the conference, if the parties have entered into a stipulation the court shall file an order of approval.